It’s not only about how you paint—it’s how you feel when you paint. Like, what you literally feel. That’s why, sometimes, we make something that’s equal parts tool and toy. Function and fun. Something that doesn’t just help you paint better but makes you grin while you’re doing it. Pals, hobbyists, fellow painters: meet the Speed Palette, a flexible, fidget toy-inspired silicone palette.
It’s squishy. It’s poppy. It’s unapologetically fun. And it’s about to make your painting sessions—no matter whether you’re a beginner or experienced painter—faster, tidier, and even more satisfying.
A Palette with a Pop
The Speed Palette started with a simple insight: painting should feel good. Not just the end result, but the process itself. We wanted to create a palette that worked with you, not against you. As a bonus, it sparks a little joy every time you sit down to hobby. And let's be real: we all need more joy.
That’s why the Speed Palette is crafted from soft, flexible silicone. Each of the 10 wells is designed to hold your paints—Speedpaints, contrast paints, washes, inks—without drying out too quickly. When you’re finished, let the leftover paint dry and pop it right out. It’s tidy, tactile, and surprisingly satisfying. Think of it as part painting tool, part stress toy, and 100% built for hobby fun.
It’s basically bubble wrap for hobbyists.
We built the Speed Palette with the same mission that guides everything we do at The Army Painter: empower hobbyists, make the hobby accessible, and innovate tools that keep painting playful.
Perfect for Fast and Fun Techniques
The Speed Palette isn’t picky. It’s built for every level of painter and every kind of workflow. This palette shines brightest when used alongside some of the fastest and most forgiving painting methods out there. If you’re into:
- Speedpaint – Drop your Speedpaints into the wells and work through models without fear of wasted paint.
- Slapchop or Double Slapchop – Use the Speed Palette to organize your washes and contrasts for smooth transitions. Mix washes and contrasts right in the wells.
- Washes and Mediums – Ditch the flat palette struggle. Dip your brush straight into a handy little reservoir of washes and mediums.
Less wasted paint. Faster workflow. More organized sessions. And did we mention the joy of peeling dried paint pops out of silicone? (Yeah, you’ll look forward to cleanup now. Weird, we know.)
Workflow Tips from Our Hobby Dungeon
Want to get the most out of your new squishy sidekick? Follow these tips.
- Pair it with your Wet Palette – Use the Speed Palette for washes, metallics, and Speedpaints while saving your Wet Palette for opaque paints.
- Batch paint smarter – Use one well per colour or blend for a consistent run-through of units.
- Pop & reset – Don’t clean as you go. Let the paint dry, then flex and flick for maximum satisfaction.
- Travel friendly – Toss it in your hobby kit; it’s lightweight, flexible, and darn near indestructible.*
*We haven’t steamrolled it under a Rhino yet.
More Than Just Silicone
Sure, the Speed Palette is practical. But at The Army Painter, we’re also about keeping the hobby fun. Because painting minis shouldn’t feel like doing your taxes. It should feel like hanging out with your favourite miniatures and getting them ready to stomp across the gaming table.
That’s why we designed the Speed Palette the way we did: flexible, forgiving, and just a little fidgety. It’s not only a palette; it’s a reminder that the hobby is supposed to make you smile.
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The Speed Palette is less of a product launch and more of a lifestyle upgrade. Cleaner desks. Faster painting. Less wasted paint. More popping. What’s not to love?
So grab one, squeeze some colour into those wells, and discover the joy of a palette that works (and plays) as hard as you do.
Go on. Pop it. You know you want to.
